Empire of China 1 Cash - Shunzhi, 1653 – 1657
Tongbao; Chinese reverse with Yi Li; Gong
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash - Shunzhi
Year
1653 – 1657
Ruler
Qing dynastyShunzhi (顺治帝)
(1643–1661)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
3.87
Diameter (mm)
25
Thickness (mm)
1.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Shunzhi from Empire of China. Issued from 1653 to 1657. Struck in Brass. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.87 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Shun Zhi Tong BaoShunzhi (Emperor) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- One Chinese ideogram to the right and two to the left. (Gong / Yi Li[For Ministry of Public Works] / 1 Li (1/1000 of a Liang of silver; weight of 1 Cash))
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1653-1657) | — |
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